Sohail's Launch Success: Insights from picBolt.co Experiment

·Jun 10, 2025 05:59 PM·

Hey everyone, My name is Sohail, and I wanted to share my story: A few days ago I shared how I launched picBolt.co, a lightning-fast screenshot editor with AI tools, by doing something a little unhinged: I embedded my API key with $3,000 in AI credits, giving early users full access to premium AI features (meant for paid users) - no signups, no logins. Well… here’s what’s happened since: Updated numbers: - 2,000+ visitors - 100+ users - $900+ in revenue - Featured on Superhuman AI - Launched on Product Hunt - Tons of feedback from indie hackers & founders **Key takeaways so far:** - Generosity builds trust - Reducing friction (no login, fast UX) = higher conversion - Tiny bets > perfect plans - Being “human” in your launch post matters more than you think - Distribution channels (like niche newsletters) are gold Still early, but this experiment worked better than I expected — and validated the idea in real-world usage + $$$. Want to see what we’re building or just try the tools for fun? 👉 https://www.picbolt.co